Local athletes set to compete at CCS finals | High school track and field
Watsonville High sophomore David Rocha-Vargas and freshman Katelynn Ruiz were on the outside looking in after they didn’t qualify in last week’s Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships semifinals.
But then they received news earlier this week that their seasons are still alive after...
‘Catz retain Belgard Kup following a strong defensive performance against Pajaro Valley | Prep football
Watsonville senior Adan Magaña had never lost to longtime rival Pajaro Valley prior to last week’s anticipated meeting between both teams.
The standout linebacker made sure it would stay that way.
Magaña was a menace on the field for a defensive unit that played lights-out, including...
PV’s softball crushes Anzar for mercy rule victory in PCAL play | Weeklys Sports Roundup
Pajaro Valley sophomore Hemeria De La Torre tossed a gem in the Grizzlies’ 18-1 mercy rule victory in five innings over Anzar in Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division softball action Monday afternoon. She allowed just one run on two hits and five walks...
‘Catz keep perfect league record intact following win over Marina | Boys basketball
Watsonville sophomore Diego Garcia had a team-best 19 points, including five 3-pointers in the Wildcatz’s 67-52 victory over Marina in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division boys basketball action Wednesday evening.
Fellow teammate junior Leon Madec added 15 points and his brother, George, had 11....
Aptos’ Dante Aranda named Boys Athlete of the Year
It wasn’t too difficult to spot Aptos High senior Dante Aranda anytime he made his way onto the football field or a wrestling mat.
So much so, during his junior year he slowly started earning the moniker “The Bus” whenever he took off with the...
‘Catz aim to compete for shot at league title | Girls soccer
Ever since Gladys Mondragon took over the program in 2005, the Watsonville High girls’ soccer team has been consistently showing up to compete.
This season should be no different.
“I think that we have the players to defend, we have the players to attack,” she said....
Aptos’ Eddie Alvarez named league’s top player | All-SCCAL boys soccer
Aptos High senior Eddie Alvarez wanted to prove this past season he was still the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s best returning soccer player in 2023-24.
Last year’s all-league accolades stated otherwise, but nonetheless the Mariners’ standout was a force to be reckoned with anytime...
Mariners’ talented youth looking to lead the way | High school softball
APTOS—The Aptos High softball team is back in action and looking to turn some heads in the Santa Cruz County Athletic League this season.
With a well-balanced group of veterans and experienced youth, Mariners manager Phil Rojas said this could be one of the most...
Mariners cap off season at USA Dance Nationals | High school dance
The Aptos High dance team shimmied and grooved their way to a successful 2024 season that was capped off with a strong outing at last month’s USA Dance Nationals in Southern California.
Bella Garvey, a senior, took seventh in the Solo Champion division, while Zoey...
‘Catz claw their way into the CCS Championships | High school cross country
Watsonville High cross country coach David Knight said qualifying for the Central Coast Section Cross Country Championships will and always be the end goal for them.
Mission accomplished.
The Wildcatz boys’ and girls’ teams both advanced to the section finals following another strong performance at the...
Students learn the power of the vote at Civics Summit
On Friday, about 150 high school juniors from across Santa Cruz County cast their first ballots on three issues that, if passed, would dramatically...
